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as in juicy
full of juice
fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair
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Recent Examples of fleshy
This fleshy conglomerate feels vaguely seductive despite having only navels for orifices, only knee-like lumps for appendages.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Even the fleshy outer covering or jacket of almonds is highly nutritious.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 23 Nov. 2024
In Siena a new richness of detail appears, space takes on character, figures fill out, paint becomes fleshy, and color, especially an array of blues, is set free.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Even the fleshy outer covering or jacket of almonds is highly nutritious.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 23 Nov. 2024
In Siena a new richness of detail appears, space takes on character, figures fill out, paint becomes fleshy, and color, especially an array of blues, is set free.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshy
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The meat tasted like juicy strips of chicken breast.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Moira Glow Getter Hydrating Lip Oil Leaves Lips Juicy Give your friend a gift that leaves their lips plump and juicy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hence why your skin may be plump and hydrated in the summer humidity, but dry as a bone come winter.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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The central part of the building exhibited Romanesque Revival elements, including round arched nave windows set in round arched panels.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pipe batter onto baking sheets (about 9 cookies per sheet) in round rosettes or swirls (2 to 2½ inches wide and ½ inch tall), leaving about ½ inch ofspace between cookies.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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